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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,865.68, 589,023.36 and 235,852.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,865.68, 589,023.36 and 235,852.92 is: 325,448.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,865.68 : 589,023.36 = 235,852.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,865.68/589,023.36 = 235,852.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,865.68x = 589,023.36 × 235,852.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,865.68x = 138,922,879,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,922,879,404.21/426,865.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,448.70

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